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- How many options should be in a dropdown?
- How long should a dropdown list be?
- Do dropdowns need labels?
- Which way should arrows point for a dropdown button?
How many options should be in a dropdown?
In General, Avoid Drop-Downs When There Are More Than 10 or Fewer Than 5 Options. Drop-downs quickly become difficult for users when they are presented with an overwhelming number of options to choose from. Take, for instance, a commonly included input in checkout forms, the “Country Selection” drop-down.
How long should a dropdown list be?
Avoid dropdowns for more than 10 options or less than 5
The matter of the number of options available is worth looking at more in depth simply because it is such an important factor to consider. Dropdowns can quickly become cumbersome when users are given too many options to choose from.
Do dropdowns need labels?
Like other form inputs, a select menu should always have a label next to it (W3C standard). You should also have a clear and meaningful label (not generic ones like “None” or “Please select”) inside the select menu that tells users what exactly they're selecting.
Which way should arrows point for a dropdown button?
The arrow on a dropdown button should point right or down as it indicates new content will be visible once clicked. Once the dropdown has been opened, clicking the button again should close it.
